France's last WWI veteran dies

France’s last First World War veteran has died at the age of 110, it was announced today.

France's last WWI veteran dies
Wed, 12 Mar, 2008 - 14:48

France’s last First World War veteran has died at the age of 110, it was announced today.

President Nicolas Sarkozy released a statement expressing “deep emotion” at the death of Lazare Ponticelli.

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